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March 24, 2026
粉碎fěnsuì(fen3sui4)
粉碎 (fěn suì) means to crush, smash, or shatter something into smaller pieces. It is commonly used in both literal contexts, such as crushing food or materials, and metaphorical contexts, like shattering hopes or dreams. The term conveys a sense of complete destruction or reduction to fragments.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 粉碎 can symbolize the fragility of dreams and aspirations, often referenced in literature and songs. The phrase 粉碎梦想 (shattered dreams) is a common theme in discussions about personal failure or societal pressures.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant mortar and pestle (粉) crushing (碎) colorful candies until they're all turned into tiny bits. The sound of crunching as you smash the candies is reminiscent of the word 'fen' (粉) which sounds like the crunching noise, and 'sui' (碎) connects to the idea of shattering.
Meanings of 粉碎
fěnsuì(fen3sui4)
1to crush
2to smash
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About 粉碎
粉碎Simplified
—Strokes
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#8174Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 粉碎
Quick Contrast
粉碎 (fěnsuì) vs 摧毁 (cuīhuǐ): 粉碎 focuses on breaking something into smaller pieces, while 摧毁 emphasizes the act of completely destroying or ruining something.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant mortar and pestle (粉) crushing (碎) colorful candies until they're all turned into tiny bits. The sound of crunching as you smash the candies is reminiscent of the word 'fen' (粉) which sounds like the crunching noise, and 'sui' (碎) connects to the idea of shattering.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 粉碎 with other similar verbs like 打碎 (dǎ suì), which is more about hitting to break. 粉碎 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but it has a stronger connotation of complete destruction. Common collocations include 粉碎梦想 (shatter dreams) or 粉碎敌人 (crush the enemy).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 粉碎 is useful for discussing complex ideas and emotions. Students should focus on the nuances between this term and others related to breaking or damaging, such as 破坏 (pò huài) and 打破 (dǎ pò). It can also serve as an example of compound verbs in Mandarin.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 粉碎 can symbolize the fragility of dreams and aspirations, often referenced in literature and songs. The phrase 粉碎梦想 (shattered dreams) is a common theme in discussions about personal failure or societal pressures.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 粉碎 in contexts where a softer term like 破坏 (pò huài) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '粉碎友谊' (to shatter friendship) is too strong; a better choice would be '破坏友谊' (to damage friendship).
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Grammar Patterns of 粉碎
粉碎 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
就在那一刻，无线电遥控器摔得____。
At that point the radio handset fell to pieces.
Example Sentences for 粉碎 (9)
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1
就在那一刻，无线电遥控器摔得粉碎。
jiù zài nà yī kè， ， wú xiàn diàn yáo kòng qì shuāi dé fěn。
At that point the radio handset fell to pieces.
2
如果我们写信的话，我想他会把信撕得粉碎。
rú guǒ wǒ mén xiě xìn de huà， ， wǒ xiǎng tā huì bǎ xìn sī dé fěn。
If we wrote I think he would rip up the letter.
3
他把碗猛扔到地上,摔得粉碎.
tā bǎ wǎn měng rēng dào dì shàng, , shuāi dé fěn.
He dashed the bowl to bits on the ground.
4
他对着石块把玻璃碗砸得粉碎.
tā duì zháo shí kuài bǎ bō lí wǎn zá dé fěn suì.
He dashed the glass bowl to bits on a rock.
5
在盛怒之下, 他把那封信撕得粉碎.
zài shèng nù zhī xià, , tā bǎ nà fēng xìn sī dé fěn.
In his passion, he tore the letter into pieces.
6
她拿走了家里所有我的照片，并把它们撕得粉碎。
tā ná zǒu le jiā lǐ suǒ yǒu wǒ de zhào piàn， ， bìng bǎ tā mén sī dé fěn。
She took every photograph of me that was in our house and ripped it up.
7
他一读完那封由他付费的信, 顿时大发雷霆,随即便把信撕个粉碎.
tā yī dú wán nà fēng yóu tā fù fèi de xìn, , dùn shí dà fā léi, tíng , suí jí biàn bǎ xìn sī gè.
As soon as he finished reading the collect letter, he fell into a rage and tore it into pieces.
One of his legs was thrust tensely through the shattered glass of the windshield.
Cultural Notes for 粉碎
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, 粉碎 can symbolize the fragility of dreams and aspirations, often referenced in literature and songs. The phrase 粉碎梦想 (shattered dreams) is a common theme in discussions about personal failure or societal pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions about 粉碎
粉碎 implies complete destruction into small pieces, while 打碎 simply means to break something, which might not be as thorough.
Yes, 粉碎 is often used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological states, such as 粉碎梦想 (shattering dreams).
粉碎 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it carries a stronger connotation of total destruction.
